International Contracts manager leading the contracts negotiation and administration for sales and procurement. Reports to General Counsel.

My husband went to India and I was a trailing spouse during this time period. Involved in various volunteer projects during this time including volunteering and fundraising efforts for the CLAP foundation.

Contract Manager working for the GC at one of Seattle's leading biotech companies: Responsible for supporting business partners in all legal areas. Drafting and reviewing MSAs, CDAs, SOW, change orders, termination notices and contract amendments. Supported President of CTI in Europe during the set up of an Italian office/subsidiary. Engaged in managing outside counsel in Italy, drafting contracts, privacy documents and general project management.Led a project relating to cybersquatting, which included working closely with patent paralegals and outside counsel. Worked cross functionally across multiple business groups, ensuring consensus and accountability.

Supported various commodity groups in a number of different contract manager roles within the procurement organization over a 9 year period.Worked on a wide variety of agreements, including software licensing agreements, consulting agreements and application service provider agreements. Led high profile negotiations (in excess of $50 million), working with HP management, as well as other senior level executives within the HP business units. Worked closely with the Legal Department and other contract managers on deals as appropriate.Contract drafting and working with other internal functions to assess risk and close deals to meet the needs of the business

In the top ten of law firms in England's second largest city with 24 partners and 200 employees. The firm specialises in a broad range of contentious and non contentious commercial work.LAWYER (Attorney)Completed 4 rotations as part of training contract to qualify as a solicitor. Extensive experience in drafting and advising clients on a range commercial contracts. Also involved in marketing activities for the firm, including seminars, client social functions and a highly publicised annual lecture.